Nat King Cole - After Midnight (Blue Note Tone Poet 2LP Vinyl) PRE-ORDER

Expected Release Date: 13-November-2026 - This Pre-order will be shipped on or just before this date. Release dates are subject to alteration.

Nat King Cole’s jazz vocal masterpiece gets a definitive presentation with After Midnight: The Complete Sessions, an expanded 2-LP set comprising the full recordings that the legendary singer and pianist made over four sessions at Capitol Studios in August-September 1956 with his trio of John Collins on guitar, Charlie Harris on bass, and Lee Young on drums plus featured guest soloists Willie Smith on alto saxophone, Harry “Sweets” Edison on trumpet, Stuff Smith on violin, and Juan Tizol on trombone, as well as Jack Costanza on percussion. The album managed to assimilate several elements of Cole’s unique genius into a single sublime statement showcasing his suave vocals and exquisite pianism while channeling the elegant swing of his beloved Trio into a loose, relaxed jam session with several leading lights of the jazz world. The accompanying booklet features an enlightening in-depth essay by esteemed journalist and Cole expert Will Friedwald along with rare archival photos.

Tracklist:

A1. Just You, Just Me

A2. Sweet Lorraine

A3. Sometimes I’m Happy

A4. Caravan

A5. It’s Only A Paper Moon

B1. You’re Looking At Me

B2. Lonely One

B3. Don’t Let It Go To Your Head

B4. I Know That You Know

B5. Blame It On My Youth

C1. When I Grow Too Old To Dream

C2. (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66

C3. I Was A Little Too Lonely

C4. You Can Depend On Me

D1. What Is There To Say

D2. Two Loves Have I

D3. Candy

D4. You’re Looking At Me (alt take)